CalWORKs

CalWORKs students are low-income parents with children under 18 who are receiving cash aid (welfare benefits) from the state of California for themselves and for their children.

The GCC CalWORKs Program:

§ Processes the documents that allow CalWORKs students to receive supportive services from the county, including child care and reimbursement for school-related costs such as text books, supplies, transportation, and fees;

§ Advocates on behalf of students with county workers (DPSS and GAIN); and

§ Provides encouragement, advice, and honest feedback for students who are rebuilding their lives on a foundation of education, while modeling perseverance and hard work to their children.

Eligibility Requirements: Students receiving CalWORKs cash aid for themselves and for their children.

Main Campus Location: SF 114,  (818) 240-1000 , extension 5508

Office Hours: M, T, Th, 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.; W, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.; F, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Garfield Campus Location: Second Floor,  (818) 240-1000 , extension 5681

Office Hours: M, T, Th, F, 7:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.; W, 7:30 – 7 p.m.

E-mail: aedwards@glendale.edu

Campus Police

The Campus Police Department sell student parking permits and process citations and appeals.

Location: SM 153

Office Hours: Mon-Fri 7am – 12 midnight;

Weekends: 7am-11pm (no permit sales on the weekend)

 (818) 240-1000  x5925 parking@glendale.edu

Center for Students with Disabilities

Serves students with verified physical, learning, communication, visual and hearing disabilities as well as significant health impairments

Eligibility Requirements: Verification of disability.

Location: SR 208

Office Hours: M, T, TH 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.; W 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.; F 8 a.m. – 12 p.m.

 (818) 240-1000  x5905 joycook@glendale.edu

Child Development Center

The Child Development Center provides child care for both day and evening students. Day Program provides care for children 15mo – 5 yrs; Evening Program provides care for children 5 – 12 yrs.

Eligibility Requirements: Application required.

Location: Mountain St. (Off Parking Lot B)

Office Hours: Day – Mon.-Fri 7am-6om; Evening – Mon-Fri 6-11pm

 (818) 240-1000  x5355; after 6pm x3340 jtashiro@glendale.edu

EOPS

College Orientation classes, counseling, study lists, book vouchers, priority registration, probation classes, priority tutoring, transfer application fee waivers, special workshops, and grants

Eligibility Requirements: California residency; qualify for Board of Governors waiver “A or B”; have completed less than 30 units; demonstrate financial need (FAFSA); educationally disadvantaged; 2.00 GPA or higher; and full-time student (12 or more units)

Location: EOPS Annex

Office Hours: M-TH 8:30 a.m. – 7 p.m.; F 8:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.

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 (818) 240-1000  x6900 nazaryan@glendale.edu

CARE

Counseling, grants, meal cards, career/life planning workshops, transfer activities

Eligibility Requirements: Student must be at least 18 years of age and a single head of household; have at least one child under 14 years of age and currently receiving CalWorks/TANF/AFDC; must be eligible for EOPS (see above eligibility requirements); must be in a degree, certificate or transfer program.

Location: EOPS Annex

Office Hours: M-TH 8:30 a.m. – 7 p.m.; F 8:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.

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 (818) 240-1000  x6900 nazaryan@glendale.edu

Financial Aid Office

BOG: Waives the enrollment fee; students on public assistance who qualify for a BOG-A also receive 50% discount on parking and health fee

Eligibility Requirements: Based on income or financial need. Must be California resident and US citizen or documented immigrant

Federal Student Loan Program: Subsidized loans up to $3500 for freshmen and $4500 for sophomores and an additional $2000 in unsubsidized loans. Independent students may qualify for an additional $4000 in unsubsidized loan. Parents of dependent students may borrow up to $8000 the total cost of attendance, minus any financial aid the student is receiving

Eligibility Requirements:

- File the FAFSA form at www.fafsa.ed.gov

- Attend a loan entrance workshop

- Enroll in at least 6 units and meet financial aid eligibility requirements

Federal & State Grants

(Pell, SEOG, ACG, Cal Grant)— Eligibility for federal and state grant programs is based on the FAFSA form that students file each year. These programs may provide up to $7000 per year in total additional funds for educational and living expenses, depending on eligibility and need. Information on program requirements and award amounts is available at the Financial Aid Office website

http://www.glendale.edu/index.aspx?page=153

Federal Work Study— Part-time job on campus (if awarded Work-Study, contact the Job Placement Office for available positions)

Eligibility Requirements:

- File FAFSA form at www.fafsa.ed.gov

- Have calculated financial need that meets specific program eligibility

- Meet federal and state eligibility requirements

Chafee Grant$5000 per year in grant assistance for Foster Youth

Eligibility Requirements: Student must have been in a foster youth program and complete application form; Contact Linda Carrasco,  (818) 240-1000  x5876

Location: SF110

Office Hours: M, TH 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.; T, W 9 a.m. – 7 p.m., F 9 a.m. – 1pm

 (818) 240-1000  x5916 finaid@glendale.edu

http://www.glendale.edu/financialaid/index.htm

Food for Thought

Gift certificates to local market

Eligibility Requirements: Successful completion of 12 units, currently enrolled in 6 units or more, and Pell grant eligible

Applications available: Center for Disabled Students, Financial Aid, EOPS, Information Desk

Application deadline: 10/19/07

Health Center

The Health Center provides services in general physical and mental health prevention, treatment and education. All Health Center services are confidential. (Specific legal exceptions do exist).

Location: SR 131

Office Hours: M-Th 8am-10pm; F 8-4pm

 (818) 240-1000  x5189

Emergencies: x4000

Job Placement Center

Part-time work-study and internships

Location: SR 2nd Floor

Office Hours: M-TH 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.; F 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.

 (818) 240-1000  x5194

Learning Center

The Learning Center provides currently enrolled students with free tutoring in most subjects. Appointments are available for tutoring in math or writing. Tutoring in other subjects is arranged by Learning Center staff. Tutors are students who have been recommended by their instructors and have completed a tutor training course. The Computer Assisted Instruction Lab provides self-paced learning software and is open to all students wishing to improve their skills in math, reading, and writing.

Effective Fall 2009: Students MUST obtain a referral for tutoring from their Instructor or Counselor in order to schedule a tutoring appointment.

Location: AD 232

Office Hours: M-Th 8:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m.; F 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.; Sat. 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

 (818) 240-1000  x5333

Library

Librarians provide research assistance at the Reference Desk and teach Workshops on topics such as Research Strategies, Locating Journal & Newspaper Articles, and Citing Sources. The Reserve collection contains 70% of course textbooks used at GCC; books can be checked out for 2 hours - Library Use Only. Many databases are available for student use in the Library or at home via the library’s web site at www.glendale.edu/library/research/databases.html.

Eligibility requirements for checking out materials: Student ID or California ID

Library Hours: M-Th 8:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m.; F 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.; Sat. 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

 (818) 240-1000  x5586 e-mail: library@glendale.edu web: www.glendale.edu/library

Learning Center

The Learning Center provides currently enrolled students with free tutoring in most subjects. Appointments are available for tutoring in math or writing. Tutoring in other subjects is arranged by Learning Center staff. Tutors are students who have been recommended by their instructors and have completed a tutor training course. The Computer Assisted Instruction Lab provides self-paced learning software and is open to all students wishing to improve their skills in math, reading, and writing.

Effective Fall 2009: Students MUST obtain a referral for tutoring from their Instructor or Counselor in order to schedule a tutoring appointment.

Location: AD 232

Office Hours: M-Th 8:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m.; F 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.; Sat. 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

 (818) 240-1000  x5333

Math/Science Center

The Math Science Center offers free drop-in tutoring, computer programs, and videotaped lectures. No appointment is necessary.

Location: AS 103

Office Hours: M-TH 7:00 a.m. - 9:30 p.m.; F 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.;

S 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

 (818) 240-1000  x5362

Student Affairs/

ASGCC

Emergency loans for books and school supplies

Eligibility Requirements: Currently enrolled student, paid student services fee for current semester, no outstanding/delinquent loans

Students may also apply for various scholarships in the Student Affairs office.

Eligibility Requirements: Vary by scholarship.

Location: SC 202

Office Hours: M-F 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

 (818) 240-1000  x5592 aidaa@glendale.edu

Tuition Office

Interest free, monthly payment plan processed through either credit card/debit card or automatic bank payment

Eligibility Requirements: An enrolled GCC student

Location: AD 127

Office Hours: M-TH 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.; F 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.

 (818) 240-1000  x 5313 or x 5314

Last updated: 2/10/2011 4:36:31 PM